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Item # 572455 ·

Prints from Illustrated London News... a lot of 4 prints from Illustration London News issues. If you are a reseller, or simply enjoy illustrations from this era, this lot is a perfect way to obtain many prints for a fraction of the cost of 1st-rate issues. There are no duplications.  You simply cannot go wrong. All are suitable for framing and are in good condition.

$25
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Item # 572456 ·

Prints from Illustrated London News... a lot of 3 prints from Illustration London News issues. These are prints of views from Upper and Lower California. You simply cannot go wrong. All are suitable for framing and are in good condition.

$22
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Item # 572464 ·

ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS extra supplement, England, October 13, 1883 (print only) This is a single page colored print entitled "Capercailzie-Shooting" is of a bird hunter with his dog. This is in very good condition and suitable for framing.

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Item # 572460 ·

ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS extra supplement, England, May 19, 1888 (print only) This is a single page colored print entitled "Sunshine", from a painting by Alice Havers, is of a mother and daughter in a woods setting. This is in very good condition and suitable for framing.

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Item # 622005 ·

THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, Nov. 16, 1872   The prime content within this issue is the doublepage print captioned: "London Bridge". Many more interesting prints within including: "Railway Bridge Destroyed by Floods in Ceylon" "Changmaunna, in the Looshai Country" "Entrance Court of the Brighton Aquarium" & more.
The Supplement is included & contains two full page duo-tone prints including: "Shipwrecked".
Complete in 28 pages with the Supplement, very nice, clean condition.

$29
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Item # 698955 ·

ILLUSTRATED TIMES, London, England, April 7, 1860  An illustrated newspaper in the mold of the more famous "Illustrated London News" and later "Harper's Weekly" but this title is less common.
The front page print is: "New Uniforms of Metropolitan Rifle Vol. Corps" with several prints inside of Algiers; "The Metropolitan Railway" "Scarborough Harbour During A Gale" "New Uniforms For the French Cavalry" and more.
Sixteen pages, very nice condition.

$42
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Item # 689197 ·

THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, a 3 issue set: April 30, May 14, & June 25, 1853  The first publication of "Uncle Tom's Cabin" by Harriet Beecher Stowe, initially released in America, occurred in two volumes in March of 1852, with the London edition following on its heels in May.
The British response was astounding, and by the Fall of the year Stowe was a household name throughout London.
This set reports on her visit to London, her attendance at Stafford House, an award presentation…

$175
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Item # 705293 ·

THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, March 23, 1889  

* Great baseball prints - illustrations

Note: this is just a portion of the issue, 8 pages but including the mentioned centerfold.
This terrific double page centerfold is captioned: "The American Baseball Players at Kennington Oval--Visit of the Prince of Wales". It includes some 19 scenes of various "plays" in baseball, and also has round portraits of the 18 baseball players involved. Among the two notables are Cap Anson and…

$260
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Item # 716162 ·

THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Jan. 4, 1862   The front page has prints: "The Falls of the Riviere Du Loup, In Lower, or Eastern Canada" and: "Riviere Du Loup, or Fraserville, on the St. Lawrence, the Eastern Terminus of the Grand Trunk Railway".
Prints inside include: "The Slidell & Mason Case Argued at the American Bar" "Eruption of Mount Vesuvius"; a full page print: "The Falls of the Chaudiere, Near Quebec". Also several black-bordered prints on: "The Funeral of His Late Royal…

$62
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Item # 700138 ·

THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, April 5, 1862  The front page has a print: "The Civil War Inn America - Naval Engagement in Hampton Roads: The Confederate...Steamer Merrimack (or Virginia) Running Into the Federal Sloop Cumberland". This battle was part of the famous Monitor vs. Merrimack naval battle, a turning point in naval warfare because of the use of ironclad ships. The front page article implies this with the title: "The Naval Revolution".
Specific to this is a half page print…

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Item # 556824 ·

THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, Nov. 16, 1872   The prime content within this issue is the doublepage print captioned: "London Bridge". Many more interesting prints within including: "Railway Bridge Destroyed by Floods in Ceylon" "Changmaunna, in the Looshai Country" " "Entrance Court of the Brighton Aquarium" & more. The Supplement is included & has two fullpg. duo-tone prints.
Complete in 28 pages, nice condition.

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Item # 633745 ·

ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, June 23, 1877  Among the many prints within is a halfpg: "Presenting The Freedom of the City of London To General U.S. Grant at Guildhall" and a full page: The St. Gothard Railway Tunnel Works".
The complete issue, very nice condition.

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Item # 580529 ·

SUPPLEMENT TO THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, London, England, March 3, 1888  (print only)  This is a duo-tone doublepage illustration entitled "Little Red Riding Hood" by C. F. Watts, R.A.

This measures approximately 22.5 x 16 inches and is in very nice condition. Very displayable!

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Item # 539029 ·

The Illustrated London News, London, dated September 15, 1860 (print only)

This is a print only entitled "Canada, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia."

The map size is approximately 22 x 15.5 inches.

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Item # 579843 ·

THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, London, England, August 28, 1858  The front cover features a nearly halfpage illustration "The Wellington Tomb in the Crypt of St. Paul's Cathedral". A nearly half-page illustration "Inauguration of a Russian Gun at Seaham Harbour, near Sunderland". "The Attack on the Peiho Forts by the English and French Fleets" contain two halfpage illustrations. An article "Lumbering in New Brunswick" features a full page and two halfpage illustrations. A halfpage "Ottawa, the…

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Item # 644824 ·

ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, London, December 18, 1896  This is a single leaf "Extra-Supplement" only, a color print of: "Two Little Doves, From a Painting by B. Hall". A nice item for display in very nice condition. Measures 11 by 15 1/2 inches.

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Item # 539028 ·

The Illustrated London News, London, dated March 15, 1873 (print only)

This is a print only entitled "Map of Turkistan comprising the countries between the Caspian and British India, compiled by E.G. Ravenstein, F.R.G.S."

The map size is approximately 22 x 15.5 inches.

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Item # 539030 ·

The Illustrated London News, London, dated February 26, 1859 (print only)

This is a color print only entitled "His Royal Highness Albert Edward - Prince of Wales K.G."

The size of the print is approximately 23.25 x 15.5 inches.

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Item # 539089 ·

Supplement to The Illustrated London News, London, dated March 10, 1888 (print only)

This is a print only entitled "The Marriage of Their Royal Highnesses the Prince of Wales and the Princess Alexandea of Denmark.m St. George's Chapel, Windsor, March Xth MDCCCLXIII".

The size of the print is approximately 21 x 25 inches.

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$14
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Item # 539031 ·

Supplement to The Illustrated London News, London, dated August 11, 1888 (print only)

This is a color print only entitled "Pangbourne"

The size of the print is approximately 23.25 x 15.5 inches.

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Item # 539094 ·

Supplement to The Illustrated London News, London, dated February 26, 1859 (print only)

This is a single-page color print only is entitled "The Victoria Tower, New Houses of Parliament".

The size of the print is approximately 11 x 15.5 inches.

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Item # 557000 ·

ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, London, August 24, 1872

* Gatling gun
* Woman's archery
* Prints


Inside has a half page illustration of: "The Gatling Gun".

Nice tipped-in double page centerfold shows well-dressed women shooting bows and arrows at an archery meet.

Other topics with prints throughout this 26 page issue including a nice color print. Great condition.

$30
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Item # 539090 ·

Supplement to The Illustrated London News, London, dated March 26, 1898 (print only)

This is a double-page print only entitled "The Oxford Crew" and "The Cambridge Crew".

The size of the print is approximately 15.5 x 23 inches.

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$14
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Item # 208388 ·

SUPPLEMENT TO THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, London, March 6, 1886  This is a single sheet with two related color illustrations, captioned: "Ladies First and Gentlemen After" and the and: "In Charge (Trespassers Beware)".
A a nice item for display.

$19
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Item # 579810 ·

THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, London, England, November 24, 1860  The front cover is entitled "Departure of the Prince of Wales from Portland, United States, for England". Within the issue is a fullpage "Sale at Calcutta of Valuable Government Presents and Lucknow Jewels"; doublepage "Grand Ball Given at the Academy of Music, New York, in Honour of His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales"; "Scene from the Opera of 'Robin Hood', at Her Majesty's Theatre"; an article "Proclamation of the…

$38
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Item # 579842 ·

THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, London, England, September 5, 1863  The front cover features a halfpage illustration "Burning of the Old Seraglio, Constantinople".Within the issue is "Travelling in Madagascar which contains two halfpage illustrations. Halfpage "The Congress of German Sovereigns at Frankfort: Fireworks on the Banks of the Maine". Fullpage "General View of Falmouth From Beacon Hill". Halfpage "Opening of the Falmouth and Truro Railway: Arrival of the First Train at Falmouth…

$42
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Item # 203821 ·

SUPPLEMENT TO THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, London, June 2, 1888.  A great issue for framing and displaying!

$40
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Item # 580530 ·

SUPPLEMENT TO THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, London, England, April 26, 1856  This is The Grand Naval Review Supplement. The issues contains a large amount of illustrations and articles pertaining to Naval review at Spithead. Included is a fullpage song entitled "Florence Nightingale".

This is complete in 32 pages and is in very good condition.

$38
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Item # 539091 ·

Extra Supplement to The Illustrated London News, London, dated March 29, 1873 (print only)

This is a double-page print only entitled "The Inter-University Boat-race" featuring the crews from Cambridge and Oxford.

The size of the print is approximately 15.5 x 22.5 inches.

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Item # 580293 ·

THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, London, England, November 18, 1871  The frontpage of the issue features a fullpage illustrations "'Divine Service,' by H. Ochmichen". Within the issue are three pages of illustrations from Chicago referring to the Chicago Fire. Fullpage illustrations "'The Gate of Victory,' Cairo", "Scene in a Cabaret in the North of France", "The Months: November" and "The New Steam-ship Egypt". A 3/4 page illustration "William Wilberforce" accompanies a lengthy article on him.…

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Item # 203820 ·

SUPPLEMENT TO THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, London, June 30, 1888.  A great issue for framing and displaying!

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Item # 539088 ·

Supplement to The Illustrated London News, London, dated November 25, 1865 (print only)

This is a print only entitled "Florence, the New Capital of Italy".

The size of the print is approximately 21 x 16 inches.

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Item # 539087 ·

Supplement to The Illustrated London News, London, dated June 15, 1889 (print only)

This is a print only entitled "The Queen Viewing the Fourth of June Eton Procession of Boats"

The size of the print is approximately 23 x 16 inches.

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Item # 564012 ·

THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, from London, England, dated December 29, 1866 

* Oaks Colliery explosion prints

This issue contains several full and partial page illustrations of the Oaks Colliery, Barnsley, disaster in which 321 men and boys were killed by an explosion of gas. More men were killed the following day due to a second explosion.

Many other prints in this issue and matters of the day. 

This is complete in 24 pages and is in nice condition except for a non-subject related…

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Item # 572482 ·

ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS - Extra Supplement, London, November 6, 1880  (print only) This is a double-page print entitled "Life-Boat Service on the Lincolnshire Coast: Throwing the Hand Rocket" which is of the rescuing of a life-saving at sea.  This is in very good condition and suitable for framing.

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Item # 572485 ·

ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS - Extra Supplement, London, June 14, 1873  (print only) This is a double-page print entitled "A Lowland Lassie" which is of a maiden and two children.  This is in very good condition and suitable for framing.

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Item # 565753 ·

ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS SUPPLEMENT, from London, England, dated July 31, 1852. The Address to this issue indicates that this is "to be devoted exclusively to literature, the Fine Arts, Music, the Drama, and the general history and progress of Science, a few words in explanation of our design may be necessary."  This contains several illustrations. This is a complete uncut Supplement in 8 pages and has some scattered foxing. See photos for details.

$28
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Item # 597884 ·

THE PICTORIAL WORLD, London, Oct. 10, 1874  An illustrated newspaper much in the line of "Harper's Weekly" & "Illustrated London News" but the prime feature is more the back page red postage stamp rather than the content. In the right margin of the back page is a red "one penny" postage stamp, with a cancellation  and the mailing address handwritten in the left margin of the back page (see).
Complete in 16 pages, one leaf inside missing, dirtiness to the outer pages, various margin tears &…

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Item # 595108 ·

THE PICTORIAL WORLD, London, Jan. 12, 1875  An illustrated newspaper much in the line of "Harper's Weekly" & "Illustrated London News" but the prime feature is more the back page red postage stamp rather than the content. In the right margin of the back page is a red "one penny" postage stamp, with a partial cancellation (see).
Complete in 16 pages, dirtiness to the outer pages, various margin tears & wear, never bound nor trimmed.

$33
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Item # 700045 ·

THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, June 8, 1861  Pages 2 and 3 contain much text headed: "The Civil War In America" with subheads including; "Operations on Land" "Naval Operations" "The Confederate States" "The Northern States" "The Federal Government" "The Border Slave States" and more.
England had a vested interest in the war, supporting the Confederacy because of its great need for cotton. 
Complete in 24 pages, very nice condition.

Item from our most recent catalog - #368 - released for July, 2026

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Item # 712201 ·

THE SPHERE, London, Feb. 16, 1952  A great, colorful cover on this illustrated newspaper, much on the line of the Illustrated London News, noting: "King George VI Memorial Number". A considerable amount of content and photos within on the life of Queen Elizabeth II's father, 48 pages, very nice, clean condition.

$43
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Item # 718122 ·

THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Jan. 25, 1936 

* The Death of King George V
* British illustrated newspaper

A special issue of this popular illustrated newspaper on the death of the death of King George V, with a great wealth of photos and illustrations on his life and of the British monarchy. Great to have this historic content in a London periodical.
Complete in 38 pages, some wear, but overall good. See photos for additional images and details on condition.

$65
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From the 1840's, 1850's, and 1860's...

Item # 576239

The Charles Dickens Collection - This three issue set features one issue edited by Charles Dickens (either Household Words or All The Year Round from the 1860's), one issue of The ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS from the Dickens Era (1850's), and one issue of The Times (London) from the Dickens Era (1840's), providing a contextual background for the work of this literary giant!

Wholesale Lot: typically more than one item/set available!

If an image(s) is shown, it is only representative of the style and condition of what you will receive. Actual items will vary.

$49
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Illustrating Their World Collection II

Item # 180171 ·

Illustrating Their World Collection II The Victorian Era - Each set contains 5 illustrated issues, one each from 1850s, 1860s, 1870s, 1880s, and 1890s, which include 2 issues of the Illustrated London News and 3 issues of Harpers Weekly. This is a great way to follow news of the day in both textual and print form, including the progression of illustrations from wood engraved prints to photographs as printing technology evolved, in both England and America. A great way to contrast progression…

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Item # 700037 ·

THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Jan. 26, 1861  Pages 2 and 3 contain an article headed: "United States" containing the latest news on the events leading to the Civil War. The article begins: "The largest advices from New York show no signs of recon illation between the contending States. Indeed the breach is widening daily..." with more concerning the secession of additional states from the Union.
England had a vested interest in the war, supporting the Confederacy because of its great…

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Item # 707540

GLEASON'S LITERARY COMPANION, Boston, Sept. 12, 1863  This was one of several titles published by the successful Frederick Gleason, known as the "father of illustrated journalism" with this very successful "Gleason's Pictorial Drawing-Room Companion" in 1851, modelled after the "Illustrated London News" & later copied by both Harper and Leslie.
This was a literary publication from the Civil War era, the prime feature being the huge eagle engraving in the masthead, with a wingspan of 7 inches.

Item from last month's catalog - #367 - released for June, 2026

$24
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Item # 707529

GLEASON'S LITERARY COMPANION, Boston, Sept. 26, 1863  This was one of several titles published by the successful Frederick Gleason, known as the "father of illustrated journalism" with this very successful "Gleason's Pictorial Drawing-Room Companion" in 1851, modelled after the "Illustrated London News" & later copied by both Harper and Leslie.
This was a literary publication from the Civil War era, the prime feature being the huge eagle engraving in the masthead, with a wingspan of 7

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Item # 700039 ·

THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, March 2, 1861  

* Abraham Lincoln's presidential election victory

Pages 2 and 3 contain an article headed: "United States" which has the latest news including a report that: "...the electoral vote for President...been formally counted... Mr. Lincoln and Mr. Hamlin were declared to be duly elected...Mr. Lincoln is on his way to Washington. At every town on his route he was received with the most enthusiastic demonstrations..." with more.
Inside has a…

$48
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Item # 604021 ·

ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, Dec. 26, 1874 

* Kate Greenaway
* Christmas Dream


The full front page is a print: "Little Willie's Christmas Greeting". Inside has several full page prints including: "Christmas In Roumania", "Landing Oranges at Fresh Wharf, London Bridge, For Christmas", "Christmas Time Forty Years Ago" "A Christmas Present to the Vicar", and "Christmas On an Ice Floe, 1869" which includes a lighted Christmas tree (see). But the best & most desired is a full page print…

$38
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Item # 698476 ·

THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, England, March 25, 1899

* The legendary battle between Oxford and Cambridge
* The Battle of the Blues (Dark Blues vs. Light Blues)
* Each crew team shown in their school color


The centerfold shows the crew teams of the upcoming Oxford and Cambridge Boat-Race, with the members of the Oxford "Dark Blues" on the left, and the members of the Cambridge "Light Blues" on the right. Nice to have this 19th century color printing from the schools and competition which

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